Vegan Zucchini Boats are a delicious veggie-forward dinner. Stuffed with a tempeh mixture, these boats are protein-packed for a satisfying dinner. These naturally gluten-free boats are ready in just 25 minutes!
Grab some fresh summer zucchini and make a protein-rich and veggie-forward vegan dinner!
These zucchini boats are such a great dinner recipe because they are so quick and easy. The zucchini softens quickly in the oven while the filling cooks for about 10 minutes on the stove. Then just stuff and serve!
I used tempeh in the stuffing to maximize plant-protein. Tempeh is a block of fermented soy beans, so it's gut-healthy and high in protein. Tempeh tastes great in these vegan zucchini boats (which are usually stuffed with some form of ground beef). Mixed with the right combination of spices, it has the taste and texture of sausage!
Step 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2. Slice the top and bottom off of each zucchini. Then cut in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out the "guts" from the center, leaving a 1/4" border on all sides. Set the guts aside for the filling.
Step 3. Place the zucchini cut-side up on the prepared pan and bake for 5-10 minutes.
Step 4. Finely chop the the zucchini guts you saved from step 2.
Step 5. Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the chopped zucchini centers and onion. Crumble in the tempeh, and add the marinara, soy sauce, spices, and liquid smoke. Cook 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft.
Step 6. When the zucchini are out of the oven, stuff each boat with the filling mixture. Top with vegan parmesan, basil, red pepper flakes, and pepitas. Enjoy!
Store these zucchini boats in an air-tight container for up to a week.
Reheat leftovers in the microwave or oven.
Thank you God for fresh, seasonal vegetables that give us the nutrients our bodies crave. Amen.
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Vegan Zucchini Boats are a delicious veggie-forward dinner. Stuffed with a tempeh mixture, these boats are protein-packed for a satisfying dinner. These naturally gluten-free boats are ready in just 25 minutes!
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